Santa and Mrs. Claus made an impressive appearance atop the Marshall Fire Department's 95-foot ladder truck in the annual Christmas Parade in Marshall Friday, Dec. 7. The Marshall square was looking festive with a fresh coat of snow adding a sparkling backdrop to the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade. Chamber Executive Director Ken Yowell announced winners of the float competition. The Bizy Beaver 4-H Club won top honors and a $100 prize. The Hicks Family float took second place and a $75 prize. And the First Baptist Church received the $50 third prize.(Kathy Fairchild/Democrat-News)Order this photo

George and Marie Benham of Marshall shared the title of Grand Marshall for the annual Marshall Christmas parade Friday, Dec. 7.(Eric Crump/Democrat-News)Order this photo